A gay Polish couple have traveled to the Vatican with a simple message for Pope Francis – help. LGBT+ YouTubers and campaigners Jakub and Dawid Mycek-Kwiecinski’s journey comes as homophobia appears to be spiralling out of control in Poland.
The pair wanted to highlight Polish Catholic leaders’ involvement in stirring up this hate. Therefore the couple unfurled the LGBT+ Pride Flag with the word ‘Help’ written on it as Francis conducted Angelus Prayers from his balcony in the Vatican.
They returned to St Peter’s Square several times during the last week. They said (translated): ‘Polish bishops called us pedophiles.